Fast Forward Challenge Americas Edition
Thank you all for your submissions to our start-up challenge! We are overwhelmed by the response.
While this edition of the DHL Fast Forward Challenge is over, innovation at DHL never stops. Tech providers can still connect with us by heading to our Warehouse of Innovation website below.
Let's shape the future of logistics together!
To the Warehouse of Innovation
Make sure to explore our FAQs for crucial details, including the participation deadline, prizes, and more.
Also check out how DHL’s innovations help our customers to achieve their strategic objectives here. Let's fast forward to a sustainable future, together!
Meet the Fast Forward Challenge Americas 2025 Winner – Jacobi Robotics!
Jacobi Robotics stood out with its AI-powered robotic palletizing solution, redefining efficiency in warehouse operations. By intelligently optimizing how goods are stacked and handled, the solution impressed judges with its ability to reduce errors, enhance safety, and unlock new levels of productivity across the supply chain.
Designed to tackle one of logistics’ most labor-intensive processes, Jacobi’s technology demonstrates how smart automation can transform intralogistics — making operations faster, safer, and more resilient. This breakthrough solution is poised to play a key role in shaping the future of warehousing through advanced robotics and AI.
The success of the Fast Forward Challenge Americas would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners and the vibrant innovation ecosystem brought together at Now & Next in Austin Texas.
At DHL, we believe that true innovation happens through collaboration. Together, we are accelerating the next generation of logistics solutions, turning bold ideas into real-world impact and driving the industry forward.